What happened on Thursday June 14, 1917?

Here's what happened on June 14, 1917:

• Battle of Messines Continues in World War I The Battle of Messines continued with British and Commonwealth forces advancing to capture a strategic ridge. The attack was preceded by a concentrated artillery bombardment and the detonation of nineteen massive underground mines, a innovative military tactic of the time.
• General Pershing Arrives in Paris During World War I General John J. Pershing and his headquarters staff arrived in Paris, marking a significant moment in American military involvement in World War I. This arrival signaled the United States' commitment to supporting the Allied forces in Europe.
• First German Air Raid on England in World War I The first major German air attack on England occurred, targeting East London and resulting in over 100 civilian casualties. This raid represented a significant escalation in aerial warfare during World War I.
• British Admiralty Approves Merchant Ship Convoy System The British Admiralty approved a strategic plan for convoying merchant ships, a crucial defensive measure to protect maritime trade and reduce losses from submarine attacks during World War I.
• Two Millionth Ford Model T Produced The Ford Motor Company celebrated a milestone with the production of its two millionth Model T automobile, symbolizing the growing automotive industry and mass production techniques of the early 20th century.
• German Airship L43 Destroyed in North Sea The German airship L43 was brought down in the North Sea, representing another loss in the German naval aviation fleet during World War I.
• Birth of Lash La Rue, Western Film Actor Lash La Rue, a notable cowboy actor known for his roles in Western films like 'Lash of the West' and portraying characters related to Wyatt Earp, was born in Gretna, Louisiana.

Events in 1917

June 14, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 14, 1917

Newspapers from Jun. 14, 1917

June 14, 1917 was a Thursday and it was the 165th day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 14, 1917 can also be written as 6/14/1917 in the US and as 14/6/1917 in UK and Europe.

June 14, 1917 in June 1917 calendar

Famous people born on June 14, 1917:

• Pierre-Louis (actor)

  Renowned French actor who appeared in multiple classic films during the mid-20th century.

• Atle Selberg

  Renowned Norwegian-American mathematician known for groundbreaking work in analytic number theory.

• Lise Nørgaard

  Prominent Danish journalist, author, and screenwriter who significantly influenced Danish media and culture.

• Vlado Dapčević

Famous people born in 1917

Famous people born on June 14th

June 14, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 14, 1917 was Hawaiian Butterfly by Sterling Trio, according to the music chart for the week June 11th and June 17th.

1. Sterling Trio - Hawaiian Butterfly
2. Charles Harrison - The Magic of Your Eyes
3. Reed Miller - Love Will Find The Way

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 14th is Gemini.

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June 14, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 14, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 14, 1917 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 14, 1917 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 14, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 12:45 am and setting at 03:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 05, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Jul 04, 1917.

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Your place in the Universe on June 14, 1917

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Someone born on June 14, 1917 is:

107 years 11 months old,

or 1295 months and 10 days old,

or 5632 weeks and 2 days old,

or 39426 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 14, 1917?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 14, 1917?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on June 14, 1917.

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